Virginia Last Will and Testament Form
Those who want to document their preferences about property distribution after their death may use a Virginia will template. Testators should have a complete understanding of the entire process of property distribution to complete the legal document within the scope of laws effectively.
Last will completion and registration is regulated by Chapter 4 of the Code of Virginia. It gives general provisions as to the types of wills accepted in court, wills and decedents’ estates, trusts, fiduciaries, guardians, and the set of provisions related to probate and non-probate transfers. Handwritten or holographic wills are still accepted in Virginia. The only requirement is that testators write their wishes and sign the document. Such a will can count as a legal document as long as two things can be proven without a doubt:
- That testator is 18 years of age or older, and
- That testator is of sound mind to make proper decisions.
The handwriting of a will is simple, but it is still recommended to file the last will and testament in the typed form, with only relevant boxes filled by hand, for the document not to be challenged in court. The procedure and requirements of will execution are listed in Section 403 of Title 64.2.